THE BIG READ
These articles require a bit more time to digest, but they are worth getting into! Settle in for some thought-provoking reading.
5 Ways the G20 Can Support Climate Action and Sustainable Development
Buenos Aires will host the 2018 G20 Summit, a critical forum on environmental and climate issues, on 30 November 2018. If the G20 means to act, here are five ways it could do so to supercharge climate progress and sustainable development. Read more
How we fell out of love with milk
Soya, almond, oat… Whether for health issues, animal welfare or the future of the planet, ‘alt-milks’ have never been more popular. Are we approaching dairy’s final days? Read more
Proof that fish feel pain could lead to major changes in the fishing industry
Scientists have confirmed that fish feel pain. What will this mean for the commercial fishing industry and recreational anglers? Read more
Top reasons to go vegan
There is so much to learn about the benefits that arise from cutting animal products out of your life – all of it interesting and of profound importance. Read more
Tackling the world’s most urgent problem: meat
The destructive impact of animal agriculture on our environment far exceeds that of any other technology on Earth. Read more
Meat consumption will lead earth to cease to support human life by 2050
A report published in the journal Nature argues that a sustainable food system that doesn’t ravage the environment is going to require dramatic reforms, including a radical change in dietary habits. Read more
We can ban straws, but America’s eating habits are the real problem
Our culture of busyness has created an unhealthful cycle that’s also threatening the environment. Read more
Hurricane Florence and 9.7 million pigs
Can we re-shape our relationships to animals, especially those in the unnatural locales where we hold them captive? Read more
Are plant-eaters smarter and more empathetic than meat-eaters?
On almost every area of the brain examined – parts associated with empathy, lip reading, comprehension – there were discernible variations between those who ate meat and those who didn’t. Read more
Meat and dairy consumption are destroying the earth’s wildlife
Livestock production is now the single greatest driver of habitat loss and destruction globally, along with being the leading cause of species extinction, ocean dead zones, and water pollution. Read more
Dear Mr and Mrs Regular Person
The only thing in this world I *really* want is for people to leave most animals alone, and to love and respect the ones who cannot be left alone. Read more
A closer look at what so-called “humane” farming means
There is nothing remotely humane about rejecting compassion and choosing violence and death for others just because we like the taste of their flesh. Read more
Mindful Meats: My neighbourhood slaughterhouse
Most people have no clue what is truly going on inside animal agriculture, especially the slaughterhouse – that ominous place that ends all tomorrows for farmed animals. Read more
10 things I wish Americans knew about meat and dairy industries
If Congress is worried about irresponsible government spending, it would do well to consider the hidden costs of eating animals says David Simon. Read more
What the grieving mother orca tells us about how animals experience death
The case of Tahlequah shows that humans have a great deal to learn about other animals. Read more